IPA stands for India Pale Ale, a particular type of beer that was brewed for export to ex-patraites during the days of the Indian Raj. Because hops have a preservative effect on beer, an unusually large quantity of hops were used in the brewing process to ensure beer remained in good condition preparing it for the long sea voyage to India. Ironically, our beer never made it to India, perhaps it was just too good to let go?
Greene King IPA, India Pale Ale, is now the fastest-selling cask ale in the UK. For many Greene King IPA embodies all that is best about British beer.
Greene King IPA has been brewed in Bury St Edmunds for over 100 years and to this day retains that distinctive hoppy taste and aroma.
The yeast used in the brewing of Greene King IPA is unique to Greene King. Cultures of this yeast are kept at the National Yeast Culture Collection in Norwich so that, should any disaster befall the brewery or the yeast, Greene King IPA as we know it would not be lost forever!
